We can effectively battle trendy sin within our churches through consistent church discipline. From the pulpit, faithfully preach the law and holiness of God not sidestepping sensitive toes. Knowing at all times we do such for Christ and act on His behalf under His authority.

People may be offended and may leave fellowship, but our focus is on God and His precepts, not reactions to those precepts. If any leave then they will be judged by being given over to such trendy sins.

Outside the church? School the congregation to know what they believe and why they believe it. Equip the ambassadors to faithfully represent the position of the kingdom from which they speak for. Make the focus of every training opportunity, be that Sunday Schools or Bible Studies, etc., to be knowing the scriptures and how the trends are in defiance to God's image.

As in all battles, the state of the soldiers are the key to victory or defeat. They will only be effective in areas they are prepared.

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--chRis
Psalm 115:1

Christopher Reeder
Husband to Kara, Father to Abigail (7), Caleb (6), Grace (4 1/2), Zoë (3), Elijah (1 1/2) and Hannah (born 8/8/2008)

Member: Pilgrim Presbyterian Church (OPC), Raleigh, NC